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On the recordSeptember 13, 1995
I favor the bill as is written with one exception, that it does not contain full and open competition. Full and open competition would make this bill much better. It makes it workable. It erases the concern that the Government has, that the administration has, on this piece of legislation. It is a worthy amendment that betters this bill. It does not weaken it in any way. It is an amendment that should be passed by this House of Representatives tonight.
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Cardiss Collins
Democratic · Illinois
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Discussing concerns about competition in a bill during House floor debate.

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